DramaNorth America

279 Master's degrees in Drama in North America

University of Alberta4,2(136)

Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Drama

A Drama program at the University of Alberta offering a strong foundation of historical and contemporary critical and theoretical approaches to theatre and performance.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$7,732/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre MAT program offered at University of South Carolina prepares students seeking initial certification in theatre for careers in public education. Students participate in two extensive internships in public schools in addition to other teaching opportunities in combination with the coursework.

M.A.T. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,760/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts - Design and Technical Production

This Theatre Arts - Design and Technical Production degree at California State University Fullerton is for students who desire a professionally oriented education and training in design and technical production, and directing.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,571/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre - Lighting Design

Illinois State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre - Lighting Design program is dedicated to the development of individual students to reach their professional goals within the field of theatrical lighting design.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$15,798/yr

Villanova University3,9(11)

Philadelphia, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre program at Villanova University offers a distinct fusion of both academic work and practical experience.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$28,650/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Interdisciplinary Digital Media

The Theatre - Interdisciplinary Digital Media MFA program from Arizona State University focuses on the growing importance of digital media as a way of making and thinking about art.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$30,348/yr

University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)

Irvine, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Acting

The Acting program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) is devoted to the development of working professional actors: actors who can make for themselves a successful professional life in an extraordinarily competitive field and who possess the skills, insight, intelligence, creativity, and vision to create the theatre of the future.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$27,864/yr

Oklahoma City University5,0(1)

Oklahoma City, United States

Music Theater

This Music Theater degree from Oklahoma City University is intended for students who hold a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theater or Vocal Performance degree from a NASM accredited institution and have the vocal, dramatic and academic potential to succeed in the field.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$38,535/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Performance Studies Graduate Certificate

Performance Studies Graduate Certificate from University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting of individual instruction, chamber music, symphony, music history, conducting, interpretation of baroque music and electives. A graduate recital is required.

Master Full-time On-campus

$74,010/full

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Writing for Dramatic Media

The Writing for Dramatic Media certificate at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to bring added value to a graduate degree that is not in Film. It has been awarded to English, Creative Writing, Law, Journalism, and Theatre students. In enhances the candidates’ career opportunities in those fields.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

$26,658/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(48)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance

The Theatre and Performance programme at University at Buffalo is a research-focused M.A. degree. This 30-credit course is designed for full-time study, typically completed in three semesters. It integrates scholarship with practice, preparing students for advanced doctoral research or professional roles in the arts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,740/yr

Towson University4,4(22)

Towson, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Theatre

Towson University ’s Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts offers an experimental lab environment, a training ground for the total theatre artist.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$40,050/yr

Roosevelt University4,0(4)

Online

Performing Arts Administration

The Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University is designed to hone the skills of current and aspiring administrators and to cultivate the next generation of great professionals within the field.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$44,760/yr

The Ohio State University4,5(31)

Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre program from The Ohio State University provides training in theatre studies. Beyond the required course in research methods, students take a wide range of courses in theatre history, criticism, theory, and dramatic literature.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$44,310/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Musical Theater Collaboration

Contribute to the development and creation of new musical theater performances with the Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theater Collaboration in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$35,020/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Production Management

The Master of Fine Arts in Production Management program at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their craft.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$66,670/yr

Southern Illinois University4,0(3)

Carbondale, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Theater

The Theater program at Southern Illinois University offers the right combination of theory, practice and imagination—an effective blend of academic work, production experience and creativity.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$14,086/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Drama

The School of Theatre offers the MFA in Drama with a concentration in Theatre for Youth. The MFA from University of North Carolina Greensboro is a terminal master’s degree designed to develop individual artistry and provide advanced, specialized training in youth theatre.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,328/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Producers

The Producers programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is an elite M.F.A. degree delivered full-time over two years. This professional course focuses on creative producing and executive leadership within the global entertainment industry, combining storytelling excellence with strategic business expertise.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,297/yr

University of Idaho4,5(11)

Moscow, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts - Lighting

Whether you dream of a career on Broadway or in Hollywood, this Theatre Arts - Lighting program at University of Idaho provides the intensive training and on-stage opportunities you need to achieve your professional aspirations in the performing arts.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$31,582/yr